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How To: Hit golf irons with no offset

This is a demonstration of golf, how to hit irons that have no offset. Offset is the small kink at bottom of the vertical straight shaft. If there is an offset then the hand is held in line with the ball so that when the hit is given the head strikes the ball with maximum force at an angle which gives the ball a back spin. When you have no offset then the hand is held little ahead of the ball to give the same effect of maximum force and a back spin.

How To: Correctly use the 8-step golf swing

Jim McLean shows us how to do an eight step swing in this video. You start the swing in the "address" or universal position. The first step is to move the club three feet back from the ball in a uniform motion. Position two is moving the club half way back where the club is pointing down the target line. Position three is a three quarter golf swing is when your elbows are level and the shaft of the club is pointing into the plane line. Position four is preparing to swing forward. Position fiv...

How To: Improve your golf swing for consistency

This video tutorial is going to show you how to improve your golf swing for consistency. Here you will get three swing tips for driving the ball to make you more consistent. The 1st tip is on the takeaway. The takeaway should be one smooth piece. You should not take the club up too early. The 2nd tip is to keep the head steady. Quite often golfers take their head too far away from the ball. Don’t move the head away from the ball as you swing your club back. The 3rd tip is to hold the swing on...

How To: Stand when hitting a golf ball

This video shows you how to stand correctly when hitting a golf ball. It is very easy. No matter what kind of club you have in your hand, you don't change. The most important thing is to have your arms hang straight down from your shoulders. If you do this correctly then your hands will be directly under your chin when you bend over the ball. Your knees should be slightly flexed over your laces and your shoulders should be over your toes. This gives you an athletic, balanced position and you ...

How To: Cure the slice in golf with the bottle drill

This video on golf will show you how to correct the Over the Top Swing Path by the bottle drill. It is presented by Blake Famularo, a PGA apprentice. If you are troubled by your nasty slice, you can correct it by this bottle drill. Put an empty plastic bottle about four inches right of the ball and two inches over the ball. What this will do is if you are coming over the top, you will hit the bottle bang on. Blake demonstrates this. To correct this you need to come from the inside. If you do ...

How To: Avoid a poor release that creates a golf push shot

Professional golf instructor Chuck Cook demonstrates one way to avoid a push shot by making sure that the right side does not hang back. If a golfer is allowing the right side of their body it causes the club to swing away from the body creating a push shot. He demonstrates a good swing where the right side of his body follows through and ends up past his left foot. In order to practice this correct swing he puts an umbrella in the ground in line with his left foot and shows how a good swing ...

How To: Get more power out of your golf drive

It's time for some golf! What's an 18-year-old know about distance? Justin James can belt it 400 yards and more, and with his power tip, you too can tack on a few extra yards. Well, maybe not 400 yards, but you get the idea. See how to get more power out of your golf drive.

How To: Read your lie in World Golf Tour

In this video, we learn how to read your lie in World Golf Tour. To get the most accurate shot, it's important to read your lie before you swing. This tells you exactly how your ball is hitting the surface before you hit it. Take notice when hitting in the rough or sand. If it's buried, the ball will not travel as far as it would from the fairway. Your best option is to choose an 8 or 9 iron to move the ball from the sand to the fairway. Have fun when you are playing and use your best opinion.

How To: Purchase WGT credits in World Golf Tour

In this video we learn how to purchase WGT credits in World Golf Tour. You can purchase credits or you can win them by placing in the top percents of tournaments. You can upgrade your equipment with the credits and out of the crowded free tournaments. In the Pro Shop, you can also buy new golf balls, gear, and clubs. Like in real life, having the right drive or putter can give you the advantage in tournaments. To see how many credits you have, go to the WGT website and go to your account. Fro...

How To: Put a spin on your ball in World Golf Tour

In this tutorial, we learn how to put a spin on your ball in World Golf Tour. This will help control the roll of the ball when it hits the surface. Putting backspin on the ball decreases flight distance of shot and reduces roll. To put backspin on the ball, move the green dot towards the bottom of the ball in the bottom right hand corner of the ball. For topspin, move the green dot towards the top of the ball. Knowing where to put the spin on your ball is difficult and takes a lot of practice...

How To: Change golf shoe spikes

This video presentation details the process of changing the spikes on the bottom of a golf shoe. First off, a tool must be purchased for the process of removing the spikes from the bottom of the shoe. Along with the tool, spikes should be purchased which correspond with the tool purchased. A key element to the removal of the spikes from the shoe is not the wait long to switch out the spikes, this produces a large sum of wear. To remove the spike, use the tool to turn and twist the spike. As i...

How To: Chip shot like Tiger Woods in La Jolla

Learn to play golf like Tiger Woods in this rather effusive recreation of a memorable shot in Championship Golf History. In this Great Shots video from GolfLink, golfing professional Joe DeBock from Torrey Pines golf course in La Jolla California demonstrates the chip-in on the 17th at the 2008 Open, on the actual golf course where Tiger did it. This instructional video is accompanied by verbose commentary on the historical event, the famed golfer, and the course itself.

How To: Hit a stinger drive

This tutorial golf video will show you how to hit a stinger shot. This is a shot invented by Tiger Woods for tricky situations where the wind is in your face. It essentially will turn your driver into a threewood, which is handy for hard situations.

How To: Cure that wicked slice

Although the slice is clearly a message from the golf gods to take a lesson, in the meantime our guy Stuart Smith suggest that the cure for our horrific slice could be a stronger left hand grip and a rounder swing.

How To: Hit golf balls father with physical exercises

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use physical exercises to help hit golf balls farther. Begin by using a weighted golf club and swing it several times a day. This will help build muscles and golf muscles. It will strengthen the users swing. Swing the weighted golf club slowly. With a regular club, take multiple swings. Golf muscles are quick-twitch muscles that help golfers develop speed and flexibility. Users can also use two golf clubs to swing. This video will benefit those vie...

How To: Keep score in golf games

Not sure how to keep score in a golf? Then you've found your video. In this video presented by expert golf site, Golf Link, learn how to read and keep a golf scorecard. A golf scorecard will list 18 holes, and it will have blue, white, gold and red tee markers to indicate the level of play. Use a scorecard to find out how many yards a given hole is with help from this free lesson.

How To: Use the pump drill to help improve your swing

Golf is a sport that people of all ages, races, and gender can enjoy. It doesn't require too much equipment and isn't as stressful as playing basketball, baseball, etc. Even though it can be very relaxing, some people can get so frustrated when it comes to their technique or delivery.

How To: Hit better 40 to 60 yard wedge shots

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to hit better 40 to 60 yard wedge shots. Typically, people tend to life their left hard too far away from their body when they hit a back swing. The left arm should be close and tucked close to your body. This will allow users with their distance control and accuracy. A drill that will help users with this technique to put a glove under the left arm. The objective is to not left the glove fall. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy playing g...

How To: Hit a golf ball flush

There are many swings and hits you will learn once you begin to play golf. In this video, learn how to hit a ball flush. In order to hit a golf ball flush, the most important part of a swing is timing. Discover how to swing at a golf ball in the correct sequence in this helpful clip.

How To: Avoid creating angles when putting

Looking to work on your form? Try this free video golfing lesson for size. In short: When putting, to be able to release the putter down the line to your target, the club must travel slightly inside the target line. For a complete overview of how to become a better putter, watch this video guide.

How To: Start your putts on line

Putting is the most important part of your golf game. Become a great putter and you'll shave loads of shots off your scores. One key skill necessary to hole more putts is to learn how to start your putts on line. Here's how to practice it. To watch scores more video tips on how to improve your putting click here .

How To: Learn the high lob shot

The golf lob shot is a handy tool to have in your bag. It's a real showman's shot and one which will really impress your mates, if you can pull it off. You need confidence and commitment to execute the lob shot with flair. Scott Cranfield gives you some simple tips to make it easier.

How To: Drive a golf ball with proper form

If you need more distance, and you're tired of slicing your driver, this tip is for you: in all probability, you're trying to swing your driver along too straight of a line. That causes the club face to open as it comes to meet the golf ball. This free video golfing lesson from Golf Link will teach you the proper form for driving a golf ball across a fairway.

How To: Learn a simple chip technique

Chipping is one of the simplest actions in golf to master. You can play a chip shot with any golf club in your bag, including your fairway woods! All you need is one very simple technique that can transfer to all golf clubs. This is what you should be practicing.

How To: Hit a golf ball with backspin

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to hit a golf ball with a backspin. All golf balls are hit with a backspin, especially with irons. Begin by properly bringing the club backwards. Then return by rotating the hip and release the club with a swing at the target. Finish by raising the club high with a curved shape. The higher that the iron is, the better the backspin will be. Driver clubs do not produce as good of a backspin as an iron club. This video will benefit those viewers who enjo...